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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population. 0.83, HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.65-0.76,

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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To provide an update on the most recent developments regarding diagnosis and outcomes of steatotic liver disease (SLD), review new nomenclature applied to SLD, and provide an approach to the diagnosis and management of SLD. Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD.

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Why Identifying and Managing Giant Cell Arteritis as an Emergency Is Crucial

Physician's Weekly

Giant cell arteritis is one of the most common when we see it, particularly when it presents with signs and symptoms of head and neck ischemia. We don’t want to overtreat GCA, but again, under diagnosing it has life altering consequences. So let’s first talk about giant cell arthritis as a medical emergency.

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) vs. Peripheral Venous Disease (PVD)

Vascular Physician

If you're diagnosed with a disease that affects your vessels (veins & arteries) organs including your heart and lungs can be affect. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent more serious complications from developing. How to Treat PAD & PVD Managing your symptoms and preventing the progression of PAD and PVD is possible.

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Dense Breasts, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Myriad Genetics

Dense breast tissue complicates this as it makes cancers more difficult to detect. Dense breasts present unique challenges in breast cancer screening, but awareness and proactive management can help mitigate these challenges. Yet women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly elevated risk for developing breast cancer.

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What are the Consequences of Venous Disease?

Vascular Physician

Symptoms of Venous Diseases As with many other cardiovascular diseases, venous diseases can present a wide range of symptoms depending on the type of disease and the person who has it. The most common complication from venous disease is a lower quality of life due to symptoms. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!

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The Mycoplasma Comeback: Why This Atypical Pneumonia is Back – A PEMCurrents Podcast

PEMBlog

Well cover its clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, and management, including why standard beta-lactam antibiotics wont work. Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations.